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| ICMR | RA/Scientist/Scientific Assistant/Programme Associates Posts | Indian Medicinal Plants | | 2008-08-18 07:11:23 | | INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCHAnsari NagarNew Delhi-110029.WALK-IN-INTERVIEWProject "Reviews on Indian Medicinal Plants"Research Associates (Four)Qualifications(Position 1) M.D. / Ph.D. in Pharmacology – Reserved for OBC;(Position 2,3&4) Ph.D./Chemistry/Botany/Pharmaceutical SciencesDesirable (i) Experience in working on medicinal plants/natural products(ii) Experience in literature search by digital and traditional sources in the field of medicinal plants (iii) Flair for scientific writing, preparation of reviews, reports, monographs (iv) Working knowledge in computers Age Below 40 years (below 42 years in case of female candidate).Salary Rs. 17,000/- pm (consolidated) + HRAJob RequirementsLiterature search relating to medicinal plants/products, compilation of information,preparation/scrutiny of reviews/monographs etc. and other related work.Scientific Documentation Assistant (One)Qualifications MSc. in Biological sciences/Chemistry with Associateship (INSDOC/ DRTC)/degreei | | By: helpBIOTECH India | | |
| | Medicinal Marijuana Eases Neuropathic Pain in HIV | | 2008-08-07 01:20:00 | | (HealthDay News) -- Medicinal marijuana helps relieve neuropathic pain in people with HIV, says a University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine study.It included 28 HIV patients with neuropathic pain that wasn't adequately controlled by opiates or other pain relievers. The researchers found that 46 percent of patients who smoked medicinal marijuana reported clinically meaningful pain relief, compared with 18 percent of those who smoked a placebo.The study, published online Aug. 6 in Neuropsychopharmacology, was sponsored by the University of California Center for Medical Cannabis Research (CMCR)."Neuropathy is a chronic and significant problem in HIV patients as there are few existing treatments that offer adequate pain management to sufferers," study leader Dr. Ronald J. Ellis, an associate professor of neurosciences, said in an UCSD news release. "We found that smoked cannabis was generally well-tolerated and effective when added to the patient's existing pain medication, r | | By: Integrative Medicine (CAM) Blog | | |
| | Ayurvedic Organic Jeans with possible *medicinal benefits | | 2008-08-04 23:34:42 | | MUMBAI, India, July 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Make Your Own Jeans (www.MakeYourOwnJeans.com), a company with global presence, specializes in making customized jeans to meet personal needs. They have recently created a new fashion product using techniques that go back over 5,000 years and are said to heal the body.
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| Guidelines for Clinical Evaluation of Herbal Remedies and Medicinal Plants | | 2008-06-19 16:09:03 | | For the herbal remedies and medicinal plants that are to be clinically evaluated for use in the Allopathic System and which may later be used in allopathic hospitals, the procedures laid down by the office of the Drugs Controller General of India for allopathic drugs should be followed. This does not pertain to guidelines issued for clinical evaluation of Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs by experts in hospitals and clinics. All the general principles of clinical trials pertain also to herbal remedies. However, when clinical trials of herbal drugs used in recognized Indian Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy are to be undertaken in Allopathic Hospitals, association of physicians from the concerned system as co-investigators/collaborators/members of the expert group is desirable for designing and evaluating the study.Important Points:The herbal products can belong to either of the three categories given belowA lot is known about the use of a plant or its extract in the ancient Ayurveda, Si | | By: Complete Health Blog | | |
| | Planning An Herb Garden With Culinary Herbs, Medicinal Herbs and Aromatic Herbs | | 2008-03-23 13:07:04 | | Planning an herb garden can be fun and rewarding. Herbs have been in use for centuries for culinary, medicinal and aromatic reasons. For generations tribal leaders and healers passed down the herbal secrets. Many modern medicines have an herb base. Modern herbalist mix medicinal herb for their clients. Many herbalists also mix aromatic herbs for beauty purposes. But, of course, the culinary herb is still the most widely used. You can become a kitchen gardener by growing an herb garden right in your kitchen on a sunny windowsill.For the discussion of herbal gardening today we will plant the herbs found in the Elizabethan Era and so often mentioned in William Shakespeare's works. The plants selected will be culinary herbs, medicinal herbs and aromatic herbs, all to experience the aromas and flavors of that time.Herbal gardening is wonderful since the herbs can be grown in a variety of ways. Plant a container garden for you deck or patio for great colors, different textures and super arom | | By: Home and Garden - Information on Gardening, Garden | | |
| | Medicinal Plants in Thailand.(Khee-lek) | | 2008-03-20 09:29:00 | | Medicinal Plants in Thailand.Cassia siamea Lamk.FABACEAECassod Tree, Thai Copper PodThai name : Khee-lek Tree, 10-15 m high. Leaves even-pinnate, alternate; leaflets oblong, about 1.5 cm wide, 4 cm long, young leaves covered with greenish brown hair. Inflorescence in terminal panicle; flowers yellow. Pod flat, long and thick. Heartwood: tranquilizer, antipyretic. Leaf: laxative, diuretic. Dose: 2-3 handfuls of young leaf, boil with 1-1.5 glasses of water and a little salt, drink once a day before breakfast. Flower: antihypertensive, tranquilizer, laxative. Young leaves and wood contain anthraquinone glycosides. Extracts of young leaves and blooming flowers depress central nervous system. TRADITIONAL USE: Heartwood;tranquilizer, antipyretic,treatment of venerveal diseasesLeaf : laxative, treatment of leucorrhea, diureticFlower : antihypertensive, tranquilizer By: Medicinal Plants in Thailand Volume 1 | | By: Herbs for Health | | |
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| Aromatherapy Herbs and Medicinal Herb: Natural Remedies | | 2008-02-14 09:27:00 | | Besides used in or as foods, herbs also have medicinal and therapeutic properties. These are some herbs used in aromatherapy and as medicines.Aromatherapy Herbs- CHAMOMILEChamaemilum nobile Matricaria recutitaChamomile soothes and relaxes and can be used to make teas and body lotions, scents and soaps. Potpourri can also be made chamomile.- ROSEMARYRosmarinus officinalisBesides being made into potpourri, rosemary is also used in cosmetics, disinfectants and shampoos. The scent of Rosemary is also an effective memory stimulant and helps to relax muscles.- LAVENDERLavandula angustifoliaOne of the main ingredients of potpourri, Lavender has been used to mask unpleasant odors and ward off illness. Lavender oil also helps to soothe and calming frayed nerves.Medicinal Herbs- Acacia (Gum Arabic)Acacia senegal, Acacia Arabica, Acacia veraAcacia is used for soothing burns, helps reduce fevers and acts as an astringent for affected tissues on gum and mucous membrane ulcers. If you have diarrhoea | | By: Macam-macam | | |
| | Vending Machine vende Maconha Medicinal | | 2008-02-11 21:51:04 | | Nos EUA, pacientes que têm receita médica para usar maconha contra determinadas doenças poderão adquirir a erva numa “vending machine” especial, criada pela empresa californiana Herbal Nutrition Center.
Médicos de Los Angeles e das demais cidades da Califórnia já podem receitar maconha contra dor crônica ou falta de apetite - no caso, para pacientes com Aids [...] | | By: aletp | | |
| | Ghee Made With Medicinal Ayurvedic Herbs | | 2008-01-28 14:01:18 | | Ghee (clarified butter) addresses so many health problems - such as restoring sexual vitality and lubricating tissues, nerves and organs. According to Ayurvedic science, ghee helps produce healthy semen, maintains a strong digestive tract, and keeps eyes and memory youthful.
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| | Medicinal marijuana becomes open market | | 2008-01-11 09:00:00 | | Canadians who are prescribed marijuana to treat their illnesses will no longer be forced to rely on the federal government as a supplier following a Federal Court ruling that struck down a key restriction in Ottawa's controversial medical marijuana program. The decision by Judge Barry Strayer, released late Thursday, essentially grants medical marijuana users more freedom in picking their own | | By: News Alert | | |
| | Medicinal uses of black pepper (Kali Mirch) | | 2007-09-12 11:09:00 | | Most cuisines of the world would have been incomplete without this small black ball called ‘Black Pepper’ which has a world of spice in it. With a huge list of medicinal properties, pepper plays the home doctor in many Indian homes. Its aroma is a treat to the senses and it is so commonly used that we can almost say that all dishes have a sprinkling of pepper in one form or the other. | | By: Beauty & Personality Grooming | | |
| | Medicinal uses of tamarind | | 2007-08-27 10:27:00 | | Most of us are familiar with ‘tamarind’ or ‘imli’. The pulp which is extracted from the long bean like pods of tamarind can be used fresh and it can also be dried and stored to be used for the whole year. The fruity and sour taste of the tamarind pulp and the heat of the chilies perfectly complement each other and the combination of these two in the sambars and chutneys of South Indian cuisine | | By: Beauty & Personality Grooming | | |
| | Basil’s Medicinal uses | | 2007-08-13 00:19:28 | | Basil is widely known and used for its culinary attributes but not for its medicinal uses. While there are numerous types of the basil plant, we tend to use sweet basil and bush basil for cooking because of its palatable taste.
Basil originated in India, Egypt, Greece, and Rome it was considered a sacred herb. [...] | | By: Quietly Into the Night | | |
| | Medicinal uses of Bael (Bilva) | | 2007-08-09 09:29:00 | | At least in India, most of us have heard of the Bael (Bilva) tree. The Bael tree has a religious significance attached to it. Perhaps, wisely, our ancestors thought that by associating an aura of religious sanctity with precious herbs and trees, the future generations, fraught with a feeling of reverence, would have the tenacity to preserve and cherish them. But are we doing that? No. | | By: Beauty & Personality Grooming | | |
| | Medicinal uses of cloves | | 2007-07-23 12:14:00 | | Clove (Laung) with its distinct and strong flavor is one of the most used condiments in the Indian kitchen. This small spicy bud enhances the taste of your ‘Pulavs’ and ‘Biryanis’ and other curries. However, use sparingly as they can be quite overpowering. Cloves do have numerous medicinal properties to their credit. Some of the popular and well-known home remedies with cloves are mentioned here | | By: Beauty & Personality Grooming | | |
| | Medicinal uses of drumstick leaves | | 2007-06-22 09:06:00 | | Drumstick (Sahijan/Munga)is the most commonly used vegetable in Indian cuisine; it lends that typical flavor to the ever so famed South Indian curries. Drumstick and the leaves particularly, are loaded with nutrients and minerals. Read all about it and more in this post. Drumstick leaves are used as a first aid and for curing a number of common ailments in rural India. Here’s a collection of such | | By: Beauty & Personality Grooming | | |
| | Medicinal uses of Hing (asafetida) | | 2007-05-18 08:35:00 | | Asafoetida, commonly called as ‘Hing’ is indispensable to Indian cuisines. Any prosaic dish can be turned tasty by adding heeng to it. Its persisting and penetrating flavor is acceptable to those who are used to it from childhood; few others may not prefer it. This aromatic condiment is not merely confined to adding zing to the food, but has a plethora of medicinal properties to its credit. | | By: Beauty & Personality Grooming | | |
| | Medicinal/Cosmetic uses of Rosemary | | 2006-12-14 16:27:00 | | Rosemary is an attractive evergreen shrub with pine needle-like leaves. There are different species of this evergreen shrub. The differences are in their heights, color of flowers, taste and appearance.
Medicinal/Cosmetic uses of Rosemary
Rosemary essential oil is used as an anti depressant, anti-septic, digestive stimulant and tonic properties. Extracted by steam distillation of flowers and | | By: Beauty & Personality Grooming | | |
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